Public Events
Concerts, Parties, and More
Worthington Park is a popular place for events open to the public. There is something for everyone!
Private Events
Plan Your Event
Planning an event? From family reunions and outdoor picnics, to weddings, concerts, and more. Worthington Park is the place.
Visit Museum
Our Rich History
Learn more about Quilcene, Washingon’s local history, as well as the surrounding areas at the Quilcene Historical Museum.
In the News
Worthington Knocks it Out of the Park!
Vistors from all over the world are coming to Worthington Park on the North Hood Canal for tours of the mansion, museum, take part in races, and book their own private stays and events. This summer brought record visitation to Worthington Park from across the country and even internationally. Join us for the upcoming family friendly and challenging 2023 Quilcene Oyster Races, the 2nd Annual Quilcene Fiber Festival, and book next getaway or private event in Worthington Park Quilcene.
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Quilcene Historical Museum & Worthington Park Preserving the Past
The Quilcene Historical Museum – Fun new exhibits for all ages. Have you stopped in this summer to see the recently refreshed, well-lit Museum? Or toured the 1982 Hamilton-Worthington Victorian mansion? Well, get out of the heat, stop by, and step back in time with us… Read about new museum exhibits and mansion tours here
Weddings, Circuses & Races in Worthington Park
2023 Leader Summer Getaway Guide Magazine
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Worthington Park Quilcene: A Year-Round Destination
Worthington Park in Quilcene emerged from 2022 as truly a year-round destination – welcoming private and public events for every season. Families booked overnight stays at the newly opened and restored Victorian mansion over the winter holidays – and more and more visitors are seeking out the Park for unique and memorable experiences.
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2023 Summer Events For All Ages:
We have popular foot and bike races, a traveling circus show, an annual tasting gala, and the newest fiber festival on the peninsula! Please join us in Worthington Park on a 10 acre private estate on Highway 101, featuring the 1892 Victorian Hamilton-Worthington Mansion, Historical Museum, Linger Longer Outdoor Theatre, and the 1915 Worthington Barn.
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A Message from the Chair:
Here’s how our 2022 played out… Mansion was rented most weekends, we sponsored two athletic events, four community events, four school and youth related events – all the while knowing that Quilcene enjoyed the large meadow and grounds as folks do in our beautiful park setting. We feel that we accomplished many…
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Museum Upgrades:
Our main mission is to preserve the history of Quilcene/Brinnon and South Jefferson County. The museum is “bursting at the seams” with history so we’re working to expand the north side of the building…
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Upcoming Events
Worthington Park hosts many public events – including concerts, community festivals, fundraisers, and more.
2023 Event Calendar
Bring your picnic, book your mansion stay, private event, wedding, or come join us for our annual events on open meadows, gardens, a picnic area, tranquil duck pond, forested hiking trails along the CK Birkenfeld Trail and scenic river frontage on the Little Quilcene River.
Unique, Historical Event Center
Worthington Park’s infrastructure provides ideal settings for special events throughout the year for our community as well as visitors from outside the county, state, and nation. Our vision is to integrate these unique features into a multi-functional event center to attract increased numbers of visitors as it educates, entertains, and enriches. We expect to become fully operational this year, and “open our doors” upon completion of the interior restoration and supporting infrastructure. Our facilities continue to attract an increasing number of visitors supporting our goals of building the local economy by attracting new events and tourism.
Worthington Park has everything necessary to host the event of your dreams. You can host an event or a party at the Linger Longer stage and meadow, next to the historic barn, beside the tranquil pond and scenic river, or even in the forested area along the CK Birkenfeld Trail. The 10 acre grounds include the outdoor stage with space for parking, event vendors, or anything else you can imagine to make your event successful.
The Worthington Mansion was built in 1892 and contains 17 rooms, rises to 3 stories, and is capped by a magnificent Late Victorian, French 2nd Empire Mansard roof – creating a generous amount of unique interior space for events of all kinds, from intimate parties to corporate retreats.
Worthington Park is a Property of the Quilcene Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 organization.
Worthington Park's Final Transformation
It’s been a long road and we have now celebrated our grand opening! Read about the 10-year process of restoration on our blog, recently published in the Winter 2021 edition of Tracing the Fjord, then plan your own event or vacation at Worthington Park!
The Quilcene Historical Museum is a recipient of the 2020 Mary P. Johnson Historic Preservation Award.
Fine Art and Period Furniture Collection
Take a peek inside the doors of the mansion to learn about the collection of paintings on loan to Worthington Park, and the period furniture which grace the completed interior. The booklet is available as a PDF download, or browse the pages online.
Celebrating Our Community’s Heritage
We are excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Quilcene Historical Museum’s operation. This is a milestone for all of us, as Worthington Park comes into full operation to continue the preservation of our local history by weaving it into the everyday events of life. We appreciate all the support you have given over the past 30 years, and look forward to building a greater legacy, long into the future. Check out our blog post with the minutes from our founding meeting!
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